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Kyoto is famous for its temples, shrines, geisha districts, and traditional culture. After sunset, many visitors head to Gion, Pontocho, or illuminated temples. These are wonderful experiences, but what if you’re looking for something co...

Things to Do in Kyoto at Night: Meet Japan’s Giant Salamanders When people think of Kyoto, they imagine ancient temples, geisha districts, bamboo forests, and beautiful shrines. But after sunset, Kyoto reveals a completely different side...

Giant Salamander Kyoto Is More Than Temples and Geisha When people think of Kyoto, they imagine ancient temples, traditional tea ceremonies, geisha districts, and beautiful gardens. But few visitors realize that Kyoto is also one of the ...

Okinawa Herping | Wildlife of the Ryukyu Islands, Japan Okinawa herping is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences in Japan. After enjoying Okinawa’s beautiful beaches and tropical atmosphere during the day, the forests come alive ...

Blue Tree Monitor (Varanus macraei) Project Title: “Written on the Scale” — The Memory of Evolution Etched in Scales — The Raja Ampat archipelago in Indonesia is one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.Across these islands,...

Sample of the cover I am pleased to announce the release of my new wildlife book,“Where the Leaf-Tailed Gecko Lives,” created in collaboration with my local partners in Madagascar. This field guide is filled with photographs I captu...

I’m honored to share that my article “Herping in Okinawa” has been published in the latest issue of the Responsible Herpetoculture Journal, one of the most respected amphibian and reptile magazines in the world.  I am especially gra...

The spider-tailed horned viper （Pseudocerastes urarachnoides), which uses caudal luring to attract birds, observed in Iran. What is Caudal Luring? Caudal luring is a fascinating behavior in which a snake moves its tail like bait to attr...

Currently, there are seven species of Goniurosaurus (Japanese ground geckos or Japanese cave geckos ) living in Japan. Here, I would like to introduce my favorite creatures among them. ① Kuroiwa’s Ground Gecko (Goniurosaurus kuroiwa...

What is World Frog Day? Let me introduce you to World Frog Day, a special day celebrated on March 20 every year.This day is recognized globally as an opportunity to reflect on the importance of amphibian conservation,...